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Green Pygmy-Goose
Nettapus pulchellus
- Worldwide
- 1,206 observations
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- Birds
About
The green pygmy goose (Nettapus pulchellus) is a small perching duck which breeds in southern New Guinea and northern Australia.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 23, 2026Cattana Wetlands, Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: natduckView observation from Oct 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 23, 2026Cairns Cattana Wetlands, Dunne Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: Oscar ThomasView observation from Oct 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 21, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: scottjmorrisseyView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 19, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: dgreenwood53View observation from Oct 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 15, 2026Cairns Cattana Wetlands, Dunne Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: claire warbyView observation from Sep 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 15, 2026Cairns Cattana Wetlands, Dunne Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: claire warbyView observation from Sep 15, 2026 on iNaturalist